Simon Ward
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About me
How I may be able to help
I draw upon all three of the main schools of therapy (integrative), but tend to focus on an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach, where I offer compassionate and practical ideas and techniques to help you navigate life’s challenges, e.g. you may feel over-whelmed, stuck, disconnected, anxious, depressed, angry, lost or something else.
ACT teaches psychological flexibility, enabling you to become more open, self-aware and engaged with life, helping you build resilience and reconnect with what truly matters to you.
I am told I am calm, non-judgemental and down-to-earth. I try to create a safe and trusting environment where you can feel at ease and talk openly. I will be honest about whether I think counselling may be helpful, and about which approach may be best. ACT is a shorter-term therapy, sometimes you may only need a few sessions, or the process could take longer. Either way, it is your choice about how many sessions you feel you need, and how often you would like them, although an initial six sessions, meeting weekly, is most common.
Sessions are held in a peaceful and confidential setting in a garden-based office where you can talk without being over-heard. There is plenty of space to park safely in the drive. I can provide zoom or phone sessions if you prefer.
My background
I had a career prior to training as a counsellor starting with military service, then in public service in various roles up to senior management level. I have also worked / volunteered for a number of organisations in emotional support roles including NHS, Carer's Support West Sussex and Olive Tree Cancer Support.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- BSc (Hons) PPS (University of Portsmouth)
- Level 2 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (APT Accredited)
- Certificate in Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Certificate in Working with Addiction
- Certificate counselling skills
- Transactional Analysis (TA101)
- Diploma in Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
- Dip. HE Combined Studies (University of Surrey)
- Safeguarding adults
- Safeguarding children
- Enhanced DBS
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Work-related stress, up to senior management level
Emergency service or military personnel
Carer / caring related issues
Anxiety and issues associated with illness such as cancer
Trauma focused work
Anxiety
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Tinnitus sufferers
Mindfulness
Self-observation
Faith and belief
Spirituality
Self-esteem
Confidence
Loss and grief
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Sessions £50 (in-person, zoom, phone)
Free 20 minute phone consultation without obligation
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